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ORIGINAL ARTICLE07-14-2021
Association between family dynamics and use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(3):e20200829
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAssociation between family dynamics and use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(3):e20200829
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0829
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Objectives:
to analyze, in the light of systemic thinking, the association between family dynamics and the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents throughout life.
Methods:
a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in nine public schools in the city of Recife. Three hundred and sixty-four adolescents aged 14 to 19 years participated. We used three questionnaires: The Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test, a reduced version of the Drug Use Screening Inventory; and a sociodemographic questionnaire.
Results:
there was an association between parents/guardians ignoring what the child considers meaningful to him and the consumption of alcohol and tobacco by adolescents; we also verified an association between the occurrence of conflicting relationships and the consumption of illicit drugs by adolescents.
Conclusions:
it confirmed that disorganization in the family system, marked by impairments in emotional connections among members, and fragility in the sense of belonging are associated with the consumption of drugs in life by adolescents.
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Individual and contextual variables associated with smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200804
Abstract
Individual and contextual variables associated with smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74:e20200804
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0804
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Objective:
to analyze the association between individual characteristics and housing context with smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Methods:
a cross-sectional study with a probabilistic sample of 3,580 pregnant women who underwent prenatal care in the Unified Health System in 2019. The outcomes were firsthand, secondhand smoke and alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Individual characteristics and the living environment were used as exploratory variables.
Results:
living in a neighborhood with episodes of violence, without social cohesion and without urban elements that encourage physical activity was associated with smoking. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy was associated with living in environments that do not encourage physical activity. Smoking was also associated with lower income and education.
Conclusions:
individual characteristics and the living environment are associated with smoking, secondhand smoke and alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE06-01-2020
Binge drinking and overweight in brazilian adults – CUME Project
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190316
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEBinge drinking and overweight in brazilian adults – CUME Project
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73:e20190316
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0316
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Objective:
To verify the association between heavy episodic alcohol consumption [binge drinking (BD)] and overweight in 2,909 adults from the Cohort of Universities of Minas Gerais (CUME Project) baseline, Brazil.
Method:
Cross-sectional study in which sociodemographic, anthropometric (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 = overweight) and dietary intake data were collected. This study evaluated the occurrence and monthly frequency of BD (≥ 4 drinks at one time for women; ≥ 5 drinks at one time for men, in the last 30 days).
Results:
The prevalence of BD and overweight were 41.3% and 40.8%, respectively. BD increased the prevalence of overweight by 19%, and, BD exposure by ≥ 5 days / month increased it by 31%.
Conclusion:
BD on a single or multiple occasion during the month was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight. Therefore, such a lifestyle should be considered in weight gain prevention strategies.
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RESEARCH06-01-2015
Perceptions of adolescent students about drugs
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):517-523
Abstract
RESEARCHPerceptions of adolescent students about drugs
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):517-523
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680320i
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Objective:
To analyze the perceptions of adolescent public school students about drugs.
Method:
Qualitative approach of focus groups with 16 adolescent students. The data collected were analyzed by means of content analysis, leading to the following categories: meaning of drugs; living with drug use; opinions, beliefs and attitudes toward drug use; and preventing drug abuse in adolescence.
Results:
The adolescent students know about some drugs, and associate their use with delinquent and criminal behavior. The students identifi ed factors that lead to drug abuse, such as easy access, use by family and friends, idleness, dropping out of school and the characteristic vulnerability of adolescence.
Conclusion:
the results point to the need for educational activities in the context of where the adolescents live, including school, community and family environments, to support and to minimize their vulnerability.